Host Rob Gokee, author of the book Tacocity, takes you on a journey of not only taco discovery, but the people who took a chance, and in some cases risked everything to bring their down recipes & dreams to life.

Tacocity: Isidro SalasThis week, it's a crossover episode - Rob interivews Isidro Salas of the podcast 10K Tacos, and vis versa on Isidro's podcast! Isidro talks about what it's like growing up in a family that owned a taco truck, and what it was like to be a kid in San Jose, CA.Listen:

Tacocity: Bill's Taco HouseThis week, we talk about the 1992 Los Angeles Riots, and about a taqueria that rose from the ashes and continues to make what is arguably the most unique taco we've ever tasted. Then, Rob takes you on a chile pepper primer - learn about the flavor & heat level of almost every chile you'll need to cook with!Listen:

Tacocity: Revolutionario North African TacosThis week, we head to Algeria to learn about the food that Chef Farid Zadi of South Los Angeles' Revolutionario makes every day - the only North African taco joint in town! Then, Rob & Allison make Panko Crusted Salmon tacos!Listen:

Tacocity: Corazón AzulThis week we're in the small but mighty town of Rialto, CA, to talk with Luis Magana about Corazón Azul & his signature, one-of-a-kind blue corn tortillas, and how food & family intersect. Then, Rob takes you in the kitchen to make your own corn tortillas at home!Listen:

Tacocity: Allison VanoreThis week Rob sits down with his sous chef, Allison Vanore to talk about the history of tacos, taco crawls in Tijuana, and what place in Long Beach started Rob's taco obsession!Listen:

Tacocity; TornandezThis week, we interview Minerva, owner of Tornandez Restaurante Mexicano in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, and she talks to us about how she brought the flavors of Puebla to the Garden State. Then, Rob & Allison break down breakfast with a recipe for Potato, Egg & Chorizo tacos!Listen:

Tacocity: Chef Ed RobinsonIn this week's super-sized episode, Rob sits down with Chef Ed Robinson to discuss tacos, taquerias, sense memory, and more, before they head into the kitchen together to make Bacon Lettuce Tomato Avocado tacos. Did we mention there's drinking involved?Listen:

Tacocity: El CotorroThis week we take a trip to the Southwest and talk about The Order of The Golden Fleece and how it relates to tacos - specifically tacos at El Cotorro in Albuquerque. Then, a vegan recipe for Cauliflower Tacos!Listen:

Tacocity: Diablo TacosWhat do Maple Fried Chicken tacos and Scotland have to do with each other? This week Rob takes you on a trip from Scotland to Mexico to Los Angeles, and we learn about Diablo Tacos. Then... a Big Mac taco recipe. That's right.Listen:

Tacocity: La FogataThis week, we explore the link between an Armenian family fleeing from their homeland & how their Mexico City roots created the best Machaca Tacos in the San Fernando Valley. Then, make your own shredded beef tacos with Rob!Listen:

Tacocity: Tortas Ahogadas AmecaThis week, we're in the town of Ameca, Mexico, where we learn about the torta ahogada, tacos de canasta, and how the restaurant Tortas Ahogadas Ameca came to be. Then, a recipe for Tacos de Canasta!Listen:

Tacocity: Chichen ItzaThis week, we head back to the Yucatan - this time to the ancient city of Chichen Itza, and we talk to Chef Gilberto Cetina and his South Los Angeles restaurant of the same name about the flavors of that region. Then, in the cooking portion - Salmon Tacos!Listen:

Tacocity: Yuca's TacosWe learn all about the death of dinosaurs, the Yucatan, and Yuca's Tacos! Trust me, all those things thread together. Then, learn how to make Cochinita Pibil Tacos!Listen:

Tacocity: Mexico in My KitchenThis week, we interview Mely Martinez from the popular recipe blog Mexico in My Kitchen, and she talks to us about where her recipes come from, and why she loves to cook. Then we'll make Mely's Salsa Verde con Aguacate!Listen:

Tacocity: Naugles TacosMost everyone who grew up in the 80's remembers the fast food staple Naugles. They disappeared in the 90's, but Christian Ziebarth decided it was time to bring them back, and we'll find out how and why. Then, learn how to cook Chicken Tinga Tacos!Listen:

Tacocity: White Boy TacosThis week, we meet a man who feeds the homeless with tacos from his cart on Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles, which he tries to make a living himself - Ben McMillan of White Boy Tacos. Also, Rob concocts a recipe for Shiitake Mushroom & Brie Tacos!Listen:

Tacocity: TacombiWhat do pirates have to do with tacos?! Rob finds a connection between the two, & interviews Dario Wolos of NYC's Tacombi about how he took a VW bus from Mexico City to New York, all while cooking tacos out of it! Then, this week's recipe is Shrimp Tacos!Listen:

Tacocity; Interview with Chef Chris HillRob spent the week on podcaster panels at the Austin Film Fest, so this week we've got a special interview episode - Chef Chris Hill & Rob talk about the Mexican influence in the food industry across America.Listen:

Tacocity: Chicas TacosEver wonder where the Caesar Salad came from, and what it has to do with tacos? We travel down to Tijuana to find out, & discover the story behind Chicas Tacos! Then we make vegan calabacitas tacos!Listen:

Tacocity: PuestoWe take a trip to San Diego to visit with Puesto! Eric Adler & Chef Katy Smith sit down with Rob & talk about the principles & recipes behind San Diego's favorite Mexican restaurant. Then, learn how to make your own Salsa Roja!Listen:

Tacocity: Guerrilla TacosWe talked with Wes Avila, the chef behind the insanely popular Guerrilla Tacos in Los Angeles. Chef Wes talks about his upbringing in Pico Rivera and tells the incredible story of going from taco cart to pimped out taco truck! Then, we make Chili Cheese Dog Tacos. What?!Listen:

Tacocity: GuisadosWe explore the origins of the Boyle Heights neighborhood in Los Angeles, and how Guisados put it on the taco map. Learn about their handmade tortillas, stews and how a father & son turned an empty building into a thriving enterprise. Then, learn how to make your own Pork Green Chile Tacos!Listen:

Tacocity: Ricky's Fish TacosWe head south of San Diego into Ensenada, Mexico, to learn about the history of the fish taco, and how Ricky Pina carved out a business bringing his own fish taco recipe to life in Los Angeles.Listen:

Tacocity: Mexicali Taco CompanyWe take a trip to the city of Mexicali, where you'll learn about how Chinese immigrants affect the food and culture, and how Esdras Ochoa gave birth to Mexicali Taco Co., creating one of the best carne asada tacos in Los Angeles in the process,Listen:

Tacocity: TeaserTeaser episode for the new podcast Tacocity. Meet host Rob Gokee and learn about what's going to be covered weekly in this taco-centric show! First full episode on Taco Tuesday September 12th!Listen: